Best of Burning Man '09

Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss The DPW, or Department of Public Works, blows off steam at the annual DPW march. The DPW is responsible for setting up the city infrastructure, staying for months before and after the event.
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Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss It's all about the buttons which read "ANAL it's the new black," and "There is no team in 'fuck you.'"
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Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss The Pyronauts join hundreds of performers for the ceremonial fire conclave performance that proceeds the burning of The Man.
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Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss Helium dances at dusk.
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Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss Anne shows off her cup. In the desert, resources are often reused for the whole week to avoid excessive trash. All trash must be carried out by the generating participant at the end of the week.
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Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss The Neverwhere Haul, a steampunk victorian house which debuted at Burning Man in 2006.
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Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss A procession of cattle march in protest towards Animal Control. Animal Control has spent years on the playa rounding up animal costumed attendees and taking them for rides in their art car.
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